Our M.Sc. Wildlife Conservation and Sustainability programme is an interdisciplinary programme focussing on areas such as biology, GIS, statistics, environmental law, photography and more. This program will instruct you on analysing, integrating, visualizing, and handling statistical analysis, enabling the insights in the field of ecological sciences. After completion of this program, one can pursue careers at the intersection of biology and ecological sciences and can be absorbed in research institutions, eco-tourism, wildlife crime, eco-startups, academia etc.
1. Interdisciplinary Excellence Integrated learning across ecology, wildlife biology, climate change, and sustainability.
2. Field-First Learning Approach Extensive hands-on training through fieldwork, ecological surveys, and species identification.
3. Research-Driven Skill Building Practical exposure to data analysis, environmental monitoring, and scientific research methods.
4. Industry-Aligned Curriculum Designed to meet evolving demands of environmental organizations, consultancies, and NGOs.
5. Advanced Tools & Techniques Training in modern analytical methods and bioinformatics for real-world applications.
6. Diverse Career Pathways Opens doors to careers in conservation, consulting, research, entrepreneurship, and beyond.
Minimum 50% aggregate score in graduation degree (Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Forestry, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related fields, Social Science), (minimum 45% marks for candidates belonging to the Reserved Category from Maharashtra State only)
Or
Any other graduate degree with 3 years relevant work experience.
Minimum 50% aggregate score in graduation degree (Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotech, Forestry, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related fields, Social Science.
The selection procedure is based on marks obtained in Remote Proctored Online DES PU PCET 2026 Exam.
| Sr No | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Diversity Plants; Animals; Birds & Insects; Biogeographical Zones |
| 2 | Forest types & Biodiversity : India & Global |
| 3 | Research Methodology |
| 4 | Plant Diversity Identification and Distribution |
| 5 | Bird & Insect Diversity Identification and Studies |
| 6 | Mammal & Reptile Diversity - General Identification & Studies |
| 7 | Practicals based on Introduction to Biodiversity |
| 8 | Practicals based on Forest Assessment |
| Sr No | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamentals of Ecology; Types of Ecosystem |
| 2 | Landscape Ecology & Habitat Management |
| 3 | Climate Change : Biodiversity & Global Ecological Changes |
| 4 | Bio-Statistic and Model Development |
| 5 | Wildlife Conflict & Mitigation Measures |
| 6 | Ecodevelopment Planning & Participatory Management |
| 7 | Practicals based on Ecosystem Assessment & Habitat Management |
| 8 | Practicals based on Remote Sensing & GIS Tool for Ecological Assessment |
| 9 | Work with the Research Organization for any Project or for Conservation Related Work |
| Sr No | Semester 3 |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ecosystem Services: Assessment and Evaluation |
| 2 | EIA & Environmental Audit; Modelling |
| 3 | Ecological Restoration |
| 4 | Dissertation Part 1 - Selection of the Project; Review of Literature; Aims and Objectives; Methodology Confirmation; Preliminary Field Visit |
| 5 | International Conventions, Sustainable Development & Global Biodiversity Framework |
| 6 | Environmental Policy, Law and Sociology |
| 7 | Practical based on Ecosystem Services & Analysis |
| 8 | Practical based on Ecological Restoration and EIA Studies |
| Sr No | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dissertation: On Field Data Collection for 2 Months; Data Analysis; Presentation and Submission |
| 2 | Swayam Course |
1. Wildlife Biologist
2. Conservation Scientist
3. Environmental Consultant
4. Forest Officer / Wildlife Officer
5. Ecologist
6. Biodiversity Specialist
7. NGO Program Manager (Conservation & Sustainability)
8. Environmental Policy Analyst
9. Sustainability Consultant / ESG Analyst
10. Academic Researcher / Lecturer
